• South America 2026
    Waking up to our first stop.
    Our entrance @ Punta Espinoza.The welcoming committee.Beginning our walk.Whale carcas.Good illustration of the lava rock we were walking on.CactusIt can be a harsh environment here."What ... never seen one like me before...?"The female iguanas prepare their nests for their eggs.Our walking surface when we weren't walking on lava rock.Lava flow & LOTS of marine iquanas.They all face the sun for warmth.

    Fernandina Island

    February 23 in Ecuador ⋅ 🌙 77 °F

    The day began w/ an 8a walk around the island. More marina iguanas than any of us have seen in a lifetime -- our presence didn't seem to phase them one bit.